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Add 7/60 and 45/75

7/60 + 45/75 is 43/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   7/60 = 7 × 5/60 × 5 = 35/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/300 + 180/300 = 35 + 180/300 = 215/300
5. 215/300 simplified gives 43/60
6. So, 7/60 + 45/75 = 43/60

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